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Education
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Brandi Hannon

Salem,OR

Summary

Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven experience to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Destinys House
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Parent Mentor

Morrison Child & Family Services
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Established trust with parents through consistent communication, leading to improved parenting support at home.
  • Addressed diverse cultural, language, and socioeconomic barriers to parental involvement through targeted outreach initiatives and tailored resources.
  • Managed cases efficiently by maintaining accurate records of parent interactions, progress reports, and action plans.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with parents, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Supported Parents during shelter hearings and provided additional support Including sharing parts of my own story when appropriate
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services
  • Provided emotional support and empowerment by modeling hope and personal recovery

SITE COOK

MWVCAA
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Implemented time-saving strategies in food preparation processes, effectively expediting meal production without compromising quality.
  • Contributed to menu development with creative input on new dishes, enhancing variety for returning guests.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing any concerns or complaints related to prepared dishes.
  • Streamlined ingredient inventory management through accurate tracking and ordering, preventing shortages during busy services.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace throughout service.
  • Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of fresh ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Teachers Assistant/ Lunch Lady

Pedee Middle School
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prepare breakfast and lunch for students. Prep meals & serve students. Dishes, clean up (wipe tables sweep mop, put away dishes. Meal counts, help in library & Assist teachers with their needs.

Prep Cook

Spirit Mountain Casino
05.2011 - 08.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.

Education

Some college -

Skills

  • CALM Trained (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)
  • QPR Trained ( Suicide Prevention)
  • Boundary setting
  • Self-care management
  • Rapport building
  • Trauma-informed care

Certification

THW (Traditional Health Worker)

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Mental Health First Aid Certification (Adult & Youth)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Destinys House
04.2024 - 06.2025

Parent Mentor

Morrison Child & Family Services
01.2023 - 03.2024

SITE COOK

MWVCAA
09.2020 - 12.2022

Teachers Assistant/ Lunch Lady

Pedee Middle School
08.2019 - 09.2020

Prep Cook

Spirit Mountain Casino
05.2011 - 08.2019

Some college -

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